17 Students Detained For Saying ‘Pedalling for NO’ in Yıldız Technical University
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Police and special security guards have prevented some students at Yıldız Technical University (YTÜ) who wanted to organize an event in with the slogan "We are pedalling for NO". 17 students have been taken into custody.
"YTÜ HAYIR için pedallıyor" diyerek bisiklete binen 17 YTÜ öğrencisi gözaltına alınma anı.
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The students were planning to make an organization regarding the referendum on the Constitutional Amendment Draft on April 16 said In the announcement of the event, that they wanted to come together to give voice to a "no" in the referendum and later discuss on the referendum.
Police and special security guards blocked the students who arrived at the bicycle area. According to a report by sendika.org, 17 students were taken into custody. (BK/DG)